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My name is Wilson Chan and I joined the Alert1 team in 2015. I am currently a marketing intern for Alert1. I assist in the creation of mock ups, write blog posts, and moderate site content. Here at Alert1, we work collaboratively with each other to get our tasks done efficiently and effectively.

I am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies with a minor in General Business at San Jose State University. My future career goal is to start up my own business. To me, the thought of being your own boss sounds amazing. I’ve always dreamt of becoming an entrepreneur, and one day I want to make that happen.

I love meeting new people, traveling to different cities, and trying new food. You will likely find me late night at the taco truck waiting in line for some carne asada fries. I am a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors. Growing up I was a “we believe” fan. My favorite genres of music are hip hop and R&B. Some of my favorite artists are J.Cole, Tupac, and Eminem. I also enjoy going to concerts and nightclubs whenever I have the time to.

I was born in the heart of the bay area also known as San Francisco, California. But I was raised in a small suburban city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area called Brentwood, California. I lived in Brentwood for about eight years from 1st grade to 8th grade. Then my family and I moved back to San Francisco where I finished my high school years. I currently reside in San Jose, California with a couple of my peers from college.

On my spare time, I enjoy working out, and taking long walks on the beach. Sounds cliché, but who doesn’t like long walks on the beach? I am also a family oriented guy; I try to find time to visit my parents as much as possible. You will find me at the mall occasionally from time to time. But, most of the time, I will be at the court schooling some twelve year old in basketball. Yeah, I am not the best player.

I joined the Alert1 team because I want to give a helping hand to others. Alert1 is a company that helps seniors stay safe and independent with medical alert systems. Here at Alert1, we help members get back up on their feet, so that they can live strong and free.

Kayla Anzalone has been part of the marketing team at Alert1 since 2015. She is a recent graduate from San Jose State University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.

Kayla loves spending quality time with friends and family. She spends her free time traveling, hiking, going to concerts, and reading. On weekends she is either traveling to various cities in California or going to see live music. Electronic dance music is her favorite type of music, but she loves all kinds.

Growing up in Los Gatos, the Santa Cruz Mountains have a special place in her heart. Kayla loves hiking among the redwoods and spotting banana slugs. Also, living just twenty minutes from the beach, she enjoys going to the coast as often as she can. Exploring tide pools on a warm summer afternoon sounds like a perfect day.

Kayla has a passion for all different types of food. She loves sharing delicious things she has tried with others, which can take some convincing. Kayla believes she got her good taste in food from her parents, who she thinks are the best cooks in the world.

She enjoys working for Alert1 because she works with a great team that both improves and saves lives. Kayla informs current and potential members how a medical alert system can provide safety as they age in place. She regularly updates the Alert1 website and helps Alert1 stay the best it can be.

Kayla is always learning more about senior safety and aging in place, Search Engine Optimization, content marketing, and how Alert1 can meet marketing goals. She has written many senior lifestyle articles on topics such as sustainability, exercise, fall prevention, elder care planning, caregivers, and home safety, just to name a few.

She loves to read positive reviews from members whose lives have changed because of Alert1. Kayla is grateful to have the opportunity to help seniors remain independent and enjoy their golden years like they deserve.

Kathy Vo joined Alert1 in 2016 and helps with their marketing efforts. At Alert1, Kathy aspires to help people have fun without compromising their well-being. She likes that Alert1 prioritizes their customers and aims to improve their experience. With Alert1, she hopes that people can access the right resources to live happy and healthy lives.

Kathy was born in San Jose and lives with her family (she’s working on adopting a German Shepherd sibling). She loves her hometown for its interesting mix of high-tech vibes and outdoor explorations. She may appear reserved at first, but Kathy is always down for an adventure to see, do, and learn new things. She hopes to travel to every continent in the world to hoist her Simba Pillow Pet on every cliff like in The Lion King. Currently, she and her friends are planning a summer backpacking trip through Europe.

Kathy graduated with a degree in Psychology from University of California – San Diego. During college, she dabbled in everything from computer science education to clinical studies. As a part of her school’s Psychology Honors Program, she led a research study on eyewitness memory. For her honors thesis project, she investigated the cross-race effect on a witness’ ability to identify the correct suspect. In San Diego, Kathy enjoyed weekly taco runs, beach trips, and food adventures. Despite San Diego’s infamous carne asada fries and ten-minute beach drives, Kathy is a NorCal girl at heart.

In her free time, Kathy enjoys watching TV shows (House of Cards, Jane the Virgin, and Parks & Recreation), writing short stories, and surviving Blogilates workouts. Her favorite movies are Maid in Manhattan, Rush Hour, and WALL-E. A movie will never make Kathy cry unless its protagonist is a dog. If she were a Disney princess, she would be Ariel.

Kathy is a fan of the Golden State Warriors, though questions if signing Kevin Durant is an overkill. Thanks to dual screen technology, she witnessed two historic events: the Warriors’ 73rd victory and Kobe’s final game.

She can cook, but Kathy is best outside of the kitchen. Otherwise, she is eating at every San Jose restaurant from Ethiopian to Filipino cuisine. When watching TV, she loves munching on potato chips and mashed potatoes. Kathy enjoys in-the-moment adventure with friends. Going out with friends always involve food, boba drinks, and driving around town without any real destination. Her happy place is the company of family and friends. Kathy want seniors to be able to enjoy their happy place too, with the help of an Alert1 medical alert system by their side.

Sonja Wright is a writer and Social Media editor for Alert1. Raised by hippy-libertarian parents in the microclimate of the Bay Area, Sonja quickly realized that no one else was quite like her, and proceeded accordingly. A self-dubbed chameleon, Sonja’s style changes every single day. Her love of fashion is constant, and she enjoys exploring new ways to stretch the boundaries of style.

Homeschooled through elementary and middle school years, Sonja never saw the inside of a public school until the age of fourteen, when she enrolled in dance classes at Ohlone College. By the age of 15, she was taking 20 units a semester and passing all her classes. At the age of 19, she graduated with three Associate degrees, two in Fine Arts and one in Communication Studies. Then her leg started itching, and she worked for a while and lived in Italy before returning to school. At the age of 22, Sonja finished the last semester of her undergraduate career, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from San Francisco State University with a B.A. in Communication Studies and a Minor in Dance.

In addition to an extensive dance background, Sonja is also a RYT-200 hour certified Vinyasa yoga instructor, and enjoys teaching vigorous yoga classes to people of all ages. For her, breath is as important to life as movement, and her classes provide a bridge to both. But, nothing can beat her love of Cats.

Proud mom of two “fur babies”, Sonja rescued both felines as little kittens—Abby from the Humane Society and Ziva from a neighbor’s front yard. Now enjoying the title of ‘small cats’, they get spoiled rotten and love every minute of it.

When Sonja’s not knitting while petting a cat, she’s watching Netflix and knitting while petting a cat, cooking and petting a cat, and petting one cat while petting the other cat. The only time she does put down a cat is when she goes to open the mail that contains her latest “stash enhancement” to further enable her to knit more socks (while petting a cat).

Other fun facts about her include being fluent in Knit speak and Cat meows, driving a car with more than 175,000 miles on it, and loving the Oxford comma.

Sonja’s delighted to be a part of the Alert1 team, and is happy that she can put her talent for talking into writing! She hopes to take her knowledge here and use it to help her grandmother become more comfortable with aging in place.

Trevor Robertson is a marketing intern at Alert1. Trevor is studying Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship at San Jose State University. He chose San Jose State to learn entrepreneurship in the backyard of the country’s greatest entrepreneurs.

He loves discovering new music, spending time with his family, working on his car and going for long drives on windy roads. The greatest joys in life come from creating value and improving things in a way that provides value to others. Trevor’s interest in innovation also led him to Tesla Motors where he also works in sales.

Trevor is an old soul with tremendous respect for the things that made America great. Oldies History should be a required course in elementary school and American muscles cars should have a regulatory body that ensures their owners keep them in good running order. Pumpkin pie will always hit the spot and baseball is the best way to bring passionate people together.

Forever seeking the purist driving experience, Trevor drives a 1986 Porsche 944 with an exhaust leak and a leaky sunroof. Driving without airbags or other modern safety features only adds to the thrill of driving.

His passion for service and innovation led him to Alert1, where we offer seniors the best medical alert systems on the market. Being part of a highly motivated team with a common goal is the best part of the job. It’s rewarding to help seniors live fulfilling lives that they have worked so hard to enjoy.

He was born and raised in the suburban community of Livermore, California where he resides today.

Arar Han is a contributor to Alert-One, a personal safety technology and consulting firm headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with offices nationwide. A Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Arar holds a dual degree in Philosophy and Human Development from Boston College, summa cum laude and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Originally from Seoul, she currently lives in Palo Alto with her family.

Arar is the co-editor of “Asian American X: An Intersection of Twenty-First Century Asian American Voices.” You can listen to her read her essay “Home For The Holidays” on NPR.

Arar is a regular guest contributor on popular aging in place blogs. You can find more of her work on:

• Seniorhomes.com
• ChangingAging.org
• EldercareABCblog.com
• Seniorjournal.com

Or on her LinkedIn or personal blog.

My name is Miles Abadilla and I’m a writer for the Alert1 team. I graduated from Middlebury College with my Bachelors in Political Science. I strive to learn and grow with every opportunity available, including the people that I meet.

I carry this forward to also help others learn and grow by contributing to a generation of seniors’ accessibility to age in place. I am humbled by the chance to help change the lives of our members each day. Alongside Alert1, I am eager to continue to provide boomers with many fruitful years and more tomorrows.

Miles has moved from his position at Alert1 to pursue a career in Communications at the Stimson Center in Washington DC.

My name is Andrew Vargas and I’m a marketing team member with Alert1. I earned my Bachelor’s from Menlo College, with concentrations in Marketing and International Management.

I have keen interests in the workings of nature, literature and theater. For a greater understanding of the world, I learn the most via shared experiences. I joined Alert1 with a mission to guide you in the story of your life.

Our lives range between serene moments to unexpected plot twists. The senior medical alert systems we provide not only protect you in the event of an incident but also allow you to enjoy timeless moments on the journey. I want to help increase the likelihood that you’ll have many more acts, chapters or scenic vistas in life — ones that the Alert1 family and I would love to celebrate with you.

Shayne Fitz-Coy joined Alert1 Medical Alert Systems in 2013. He focuses on the growth and corporate strategy of the company. An entrepreneur by nature, Shayne loves building stars, developing teams and leading change.

Shayne earned his Master’s in business administration from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a degree in Psychology, cum laude from Harvard University.

Prior to Alert1, Shayne was Director, Business Development + Strategy at Rhythm a mobile video advertising network (acquired by Blinkx in 2013 for $65 million). He started his career at Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS), a business to business services company based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Shayne enjoys powerlifting, spinning, chocolate chip cookies, abhors the Oxford comma, knows the difference between “to hone” and “to home”, and is reading William Manchester’s Winston Churchill tome. He drives a 2000 Ford Explorer with 175,000 miles on it. He thinks Kanye West is a genre of music.

Mr. Fitz-Coy loves the New England Patriots and Auburn Tigers. His favorite excel function is sumproduct. His favorite thing about Alert1 is the opportunity to make aging in place available to all Americans.

He is from Salisbury, Maryland and now lives in Palo Alto, California with his family.

Places You Can Find Shayne:

Shayne can be found on various sites all over the web. Below are some of the places you can find the latest by Shayne.

Read some of Shayne’s Aging in Place articles:

• Why I’m Not Outsourcing My Parents to Thailand and Neither Should You
• What You Can Learn From 3 Famous Seniors
• The 6 Things You Need to Have in Your Home Medical Alert System

Shayne is a regular guest contributor on popular aging in place blogs. You can find more of his work on:

• Seniorhomes.com
• Sustainablog.org
• Carenovatemag.com
• Retirementhomes.com

To hear more from Shayne, you can follow him on social media:

• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Quora

Sarah Anzalone is a marketing intern who has been part of the Alert1 team since 2016. She is a Bay Area native who recently transferred from West Valley Community College to San Jose State University and is in pursuance of a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy. She cannot wait to graduate from school and continue her professional career.

In her free time, Sarah enjoys traveling to new locations. Being blessed to live in a state that has so many beautiful, diverse places, she is never at a loss for a new area to visit and explore. Although she recently travelled to both China and the east coast, she desires to explore much more of the world in the near future. She loves to experience every aspect of a new culture from trying new cuisines to visiting stunning historical sites.

Sarah believes that Disneyland is truly the happiest place on earth. She has visited there at least once a year ever since she has become independent. This is her favorite amusement park since all the rides are so immersive and none of them make her nauseous. When being able to experience all her favorite childhood stories once again, not even long lines can keep her down.

Sarah is also a small dog owner who is passionate about all types of dogs. When walking down the street with her, she is guaranteed to always point out any cute, fluffy puppy that she sees. She believes that your dog will always be a lifelong friend to cheer you up since they are never lacking in excitement.

Although Sarah is pursuing a degree in Accountancy, she enjoys the amount of creativity that her marketing position provides her. She also loves photography, writing, music, and art. You will often find her at a variety of concerts or museums in her free time. Lately, she has been adoring all the various festivals that she is privileged to attend. They are an amazing mixture of cool art pieces, her favorite musicians, and the most delicious, innovative foods.

Sarah is personally ambitious about assisting seniors in aging gracefully since she is so close to her own family who is experiencing this journey every day. She desires to give every family the assurance that their grandparents can live safe and comfortable lives. She believes that seniors should be able to to live the same exciting, carefree lives which are full of fun activities just as she does. That’s why she believes in Alert1’s medical alert devices to protect seniors for their on-the-go lifestyles.

Maribel Silva has been a part of the marketing team at Alert1 since 2015. Her role in the company varies from content marketing to email marketing to running the company’s Pinterest account.

Maribel was born and raised in the Bay Area. She currently resides in San Jose, California.

She is a first year college student attending De Anza. Maribel’s plan is to transfer to San Jose State University and receive a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.

One of Maribel’s passions is fashion. She’s not afraid to try on something new! She also loves to travel to places she has never visited. Some destinations on her bucket list include Italy, Portugal, Spain, New York, London, and Greece. One day she wants to have traveled the world.

In all her adventures, Maribel loves to snap a quick picture at every scenic view she encounters. Some picturesque locations she has captured with her camera lens are sunsets at the beach, hikes in Yosemite, and the busy streets in Mexico. You can find her snapping pictures on her IPhone, Nikon, and Polaroid.

Maribel loves to spend quality time with her friends and family. Movie nights and game nights are her idea of family-fun. Some of the games she enjoys to play with her family are Jenga, Uno, and Cards Against Humanity.

Maribel also enjoys binge-watching TV shows on Netflix. Some of her favorites are Grey’s Anatomy, 90210, and One Tree Hill. Maribel loves to listen to music. She doesn’t have a favorite genre or artist, so she prefers putting her playlist on shuffle.

Maribel loves learning; and every day at Alert1 she learns something new. So far she has learned a lot, from search engine optimization to tips about writing the perfect blog to the insights of email marketing.

Maribel feels lucky to be working with a delightful group of hard working individuals that all share the same goal. Their goal is to help save and improve the lives of seniors by promoting the medical alert systems they need. She wants to ensure their golden years are safe and filled with joy. Maribel wants all seniors to know they have the opportunity to live their lives independently by aging in place with one of Alert1’s medical alerts.

Angelo Medel is a part of the marketing team at Alert1. He specializes in search engine optimization, email marketing, content marketing, and website maintenance.

Angelo attends San Jose State University, currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. He is from Aliso Viejo, California, a city adjacent to Laguna Beach—which he argues is the best beach city in Southern California. He finds himself in San Jose, the largest city in Silicon Valley, to work with the best minds in business and technology.

His favorite thing to do is to travel somewhere new, hike in a scenic place, and capture it all on camera. He can hike to the ocean from his parents’ house, but Angelo still likes to complain about his hometown. He loves listening to electronic dance music and attending music festivals.

Angelo does not consider himself a hipster, but he rides a fixed-gear bike and likes taking pictures with a vintage Polaroid camera. He loves listening to hard-hitting trap and wavy future bass when it comes to the subgenres of dance music. He thinks Filipino food is largely underappreciated. His favorite color is orange because no one else likes the color orange.

He has been a marketing intern at Alert1 since 2015. Through all that time, he has learned not only a lot about marketing, but much about the senior industry. Angelo understands the rewards and difficulties of caregiving for a loved one. He supports and sympathizes for those with Alzheimer’s. He has learned the best tips behind hosting the perfect holiday party and knows the best places where seniors should travel.

When Angelo is not researching the best senior-friendly craft ideas, he is looking to make himself known in the world of digital marketing. He is navigating each page of the Alert1 website and thinking of ways to optimize content for keywords. He looks at each title tag, header, and meta description, thinking of ways to rise to the top of search engines. He ponders at each email subject line, searching for the perfect attention-grabber.

He joined Alert1 because he wanted to be a part of a team that improves and saves lives. Angelo’s ultimate goal in life is to make a difference in the world, and he wants to start with the generation that led to who we are today. He wants seniors to know that they can live a happy, independent life in their own home with a medical alert system.

James is a marketing intern who recently graduated from California State University, Monterey Bay. He has a degree in business information technologies and e-commerce. James also spent a semester studying abroad in Tokyo and earned a minor in Japanese language and culture.

Born and raised in the bay area, James always seemed to have a strong interest in learning about the world. He loved trying new things and had a wide variety of hobbies growing up such as: soccer, guitar, animation, film, and photo editing. This yearning for new experiences sparked his interest in Japan and eventually inspired him to study in Tokyo for a semester.

Upon his return from Japan, he discovered his interest in marketing and decided to pursue a career in that field. Now at Alert1, James has an outlet where he can put his business creativity and technology skills to good use.

James has always loved music; his grandfather was a classical pianist and encouraged him to play classical guitar when he was a child. His grandfather was also a nuclear physicist who forced James and his brother to complete math problems growing up. James was very close to his grandparents and values the quality time spent together.

Although he does play classical music in honor of his grandfather, he prefers playing rock and roll with his friends. He tries to go to as many shows as possible and likes a wide range of genres. Some of the most memorable performances he has seen are The Who, Lady Gaga, and Weird Al Yankovic.

In his free time, James likes going to the movies, weight training, and reading. His favorite genre is comedy and he enjoys reading nonfiction. James loves any film with Ryan Gosling in it and highly recommends the musical La La Land. A couple of his favorite books are Steven Pinker’s The Better Angels of Our Nature and Brian Greene’s The Fabric of the Cosmos.

When the sun is out you can find him at the beach or going on a hike in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He also loves camping at Big Sur and exploring the nearby forests and beaches.

His favorite thing about Alert1 is helping keep families safe. James understands the difficulty of caring for loved ones when times are hard, and knows that it is the little things that count the most. Easing the worried minds of families can seem impossible at times, but Alert1 helps to reduce that worry.

Lauren is a marketing intern and writer at Alert1. Her passion for marketing and desire to work for a company that benefits people’s lives are what drove her to Alert1. At Alert1, she is able to share the message of allowing for more tomorrows and aging in place to people all across America.

Lauren currently attends West Valley College in Saratoga. In May, she will graduate with Associates Degrees in Sociology, Psychology and Administration of Justice. It is her ultimate goal to pursue Human Rights Law, though marketing has found its way of growing on her in time. Once she graduates, she isn’t quite sure where she wants to finish her undergraduate degree. Lauren is open to the idea of attending a university in Europe, as she enjoys the culture.

At school, she is involved in the Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society where she enjoys giving back to her community and developing stronger leadership skills through the organization. The semiannual bake sales also help to keep her baking skills sharp. Previous to AGS, Lauren was a Senator and Director of Communication for the Associated Student Government. It was there that her interest in marketing developed.

In addition to her studies, Lauren is also a collegiate water polo player and swimmer who thrives on friendly competition. Lauren is happy to now to share her love of the water and outdoors with her three year old daughter; who already has her first water polo ball and is working catching and throwing. Lauren’s daughter is already following in her mom’s athletic foot steps with weekly dance and gymnastics classes. Once a cringe worthy title, Lauren now lovingly embraces the term “Dance Mom.”

When Lauren is able to enjoy an evening at home, she can be found searching the web for future recipes to try while simultaneously catching up on the latest Netflix series. Currently her favorite is “Chelsea.”

Whenever the chance arises, Lauren loves to travel. Experiencing different cultures has a profound way of reminding her of what’s important in her own life. One of which being her family, including her grandparents who have had a huge impact on her life.

Lauren’s favorite thing about Alert1 is the vision that families with grandparents as treasured as her own can have peace of mind. Aging in place with a medical alert system allows for independence. It keeps our loved ones living their lives for more and more tomorrows with them.

Tracy Layden is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist who loves doing the unexpected and defying expectations. Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Tracy leads the marketing efforts at Alert1 and is the editor of the Alert1 blog.

Tracy holds a degree in mathematics from Scripps College. Prior to Alert1, she wrote about fashion for The Working Wardrobe and studied the mathematical theory of elliptic curves and non-Euclidean geometry. Her thesis is titled “Factoring the Duplication Map on Elliptic Curves for Use in Rank Computations” and it discusses the strange things that happen when you do not assume that parallel lines never meet.

Tracy is an experienced performer who has been dancing since she was very little. She has grown up to be a nationally ranked ballroom dancer who has performed in off-Broadway musicals. She regularly acts in Renaissance festivals and Halloween Haunts and is a member of the Bliss Dance Company.

Tracy is an accomplished equestrian. Alongside her American Quarter horse named Zips Barbie Doll, she has won enough ribbons, belt buckles, and golden horseshoes that she has run out of wall space to display them. Outside of horseback riding, Tracy’s awards include a nomination for the Marie McSpadden Sands Merit Awards in Writing and the Lind Family Prize in Mathematics.

Tracy did not expect to end up in marketing, but her background in both mathematics and the liberal arts prepared her well. She loves that marketing allows her to seamlessly combine data with her artistic ability. Tracy considers her superpower to be her ability to solve problems by seeing all of the possible ways to get to a solution.

Tracy’s favorite thing about Alert1 is helping families stay safe and giving them peace of mind. Through her own experiences she knows what it is like for families to come together to take care of an elderly family member. Tracy is dedicated to making the world a better place and believes that the company’s mission will help her do just that. Her goal is to create the best possible experience for Alert1 members.

In addition to writing and editing the Alert1 blog, you can find Tracy writing about the latest fashion trends, lifestyle tips, and senior care advice on blogs around the internet.

When she’s not dancing, writing, or creating website experiences, you can find Tracy watching content on Youtube or reading a good book. She particularly enjoys riding her horse through the golden California hills. She loves to drive her 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata with the top down on beautiful blue-sky days.

Places You Can Find Tracy

Want more from Tracy? She is a regular guest contributor on popular blogs. You can find her work on:

• MariaShriver.com
• Seniorhomes.com
• Caringbridge.com

You can follow her daily adventures on social media:

• Twitter
• LinkedIn

And you can learn even more about Tracy or drop her a note by going to her website at www.tracylayden.com.

Mandy Truong joined the marketing team at Alert1 in September 2016 after graduating from University of California, Davis with a bachelor’s degree in Managerial Economics. Marketing and family are two things that Mandy has always been passionate about, and two of the many reasons she’s ecstatic about joining the marketing team at Alert1.

Music has always been a huge part of Mandy’s life and she grew up with the piano as her best friend. During her free time, you’ll most likely be able to find her listening to the Global Top 50 playlist on Spotify, jamming on her ukulele and guitar, singing obnoxiously loud in the car or during karaoke with her friends, or teaching her ten-year-old niece how to play “Heart and Soul” on the piano. Two of her favorite bands include Maroon 5 and The Script.

When she’s not doing something musically related, you can find Mandy out and about with her family and friends trying all the new restaurants in town, bowling, hiking, and playing board games - sometimes even all at the same time. Some of her favorite types of food include all you can eat Korean BBQ, all types of potato dishes, and carne asada tacos. As for board games, she’s fairly certain that one day she will take the title of the World Champion of Settlers of Catan. She also enjoys playing card games such as Monopoly Deal, Exploding Kittens, and Family Business.

Having grown up in San Jose for most of her life, there are few places Mandy has visited outside of the United States. However, she does high hopes of traveling more often in the near future. One of her most memorable trips was when she went to Hawaii during the summer and was able to spend 24 hours a day at gorgeous beaches and only leave to eat the most delicious poke and acai bowls. While she was there, she also made sure to take full advantage of the beautiful scenery and went on lots of hikes. Her favorite view was when she hiked at Diamond Head.

Mandy is overjoyed to be working with Alert1 because of all of the wonderful people she’s met that exude friendliness. She’s also very excited to be working with a company that cares so much about the safety of our loved ones. So far, she’s been working on writing blogs and learning about Alert1’s customers. She’s looking forward to everything else she will soon learn about how medical alert systems keep seniors safe!

Sarah Moreno joined Alert1 at the beginning of January 2016. She is a part of the marketing department and works as a Marketing Scholar. Sarah and the team work to maintain the company website and write blogs for our members. She also takes on other projects like updating product photos with her photography skills.

In Sarah’s spare time she loves to explore state parks and take pictures. Occasionally, she ventures out to the city to see a theatrical performance or an art exhibit. She’s always had a passion for the arts, but holds theater and photography close to her heart. To Sarah, theater is expressive, raw and magical. She is impressed by all the things that can be accomplished on stage like, extreme set changes.

Furthermore, Sarah believes photography is important because it captures moments and conveys messages without using words. She recently got the courage to start posting her work on Flickr where one of her photos was bought by Yahoo! That special photograph was taken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Travel is a big part of her extracurricular activities as well. Sarah had never been on a plane until she was 13 years old, while many of her friends had experienced a plane ride years before. She feels that this delay has shaped her hunger to explore the world. Right now, her passport holds stamps from Scandinavian countries, Japan, and Guatemala.

Every place she’s visited is very special, but her favorite experience was when she studied abroad in Finland. Though she struggled to get used to the bland food she wouldn’t change a single moment. Studying abroad is the most unique and ultimate experience for any person. Being in your early twenties and being abroad people learn a lot about themselves. You also get to have fun, learn a new culture, and explore beautiful places with new people that become lifelong friends in the end. She encourages taking advantage of studying abroad in college because it’s the greatest experience that will be cherished forever.

Now, Sarah will be receiving her diploma this May with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration, Marketing from San Jose State. Everything that involves business and marketing is very interesting to Sarah. To her marketing is the way to speak to the public, but is also a puzzle which she loves. Both her parents own small businesses and she believes that might have influenced her interests as well.

One day she hopes to build her own company that will have a positive impact on our planet. She cares about the environment and feels that corporations have the power to make the difference.

Sarah is very proud to be a part of the marketing team here at Alert1, because it is an honest company that improves people’s lives with medical alert systems. She has a profound respect for seniors. It is her pleasure to be a part of a team that helps seniors stay safe like they deserve. She feels that she is beginning to make a difference.

Sandra Wu is a San Francisco Bay Area-based food writer, editor and recipe developer. A former Cook’s Illustrated editor and Williams-Sonoma corporate test kitchen cook, her work has appeared in numerous cookbooks and publications, including Fine Cooking, Edible Sacramento, the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune.

My name is Christina Pan, and I’m a writer at Alert1. I have diverse passions ranging from physics to art history to serving others through community service. And that is exactly why I joined Alert1: to help make a positive impact for you and your loved ones.

From my point of view, medical alert systems allow you to savor every moment of your golden years. Our lifesaving service has the power to bring families closer–something I want to build together with you. I hope you and your loved ones have a long and happy life journey.

My name is Morgan Miller and I am part of the marketing team at Alert1. As a former collegiate swimmer, I am passionate about everything sports. I also love fashion, the beach and being with my family. I joined Alert1 because I love that I get to help seniors feel safe, both in their home and on the go!

As a part of the Alert 1 marketing team, I attempt to always give our members great experiences. I want every senior to know that they can count on Alert1.

Andre is a marketing intern who has been with Alert1 since 2016. He was born and raised in the Bay Area and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing at San Jose State University. Andre is beginning his professional career with Alert1, and is excited and enthusiastic for what the future holds for him.

Music is a big hobby of Andre’s with some of his favorite genres being rock, reggae, jazz, metal, and electronic. He enjoys attending concerts and festivals with friends to see his favorite artists live, and rarely misses an opportunity to do so. He believes that live music is always better, for the feeling of euphoria and nostalgia that it gives him.

On his free time Andre enjoys exercising, with some of his favorite activities being weightlifting, hiking, and backpacking. He loves being exposed to nature and the outdoors, and is always up for a new adventure. Throughout his life Andre has hiked and backpacked many of the trails in and around the Bay Area and California. It is his long term goal to backpack Mt. Kilimanjaro.

One other thing that Andre absolutely loves is food. Eating is the favorite part of his day, and he is usually eating or thinking about eating. A great thing about Andre is that he is always up to trying a new food, and rarely ever dislikes something. One of the things he loves about living in the Bay Area is the wide variety of cultures and food close by. He recently began eating spicy dishes and is excited for this new chapter of food that he has been missing out on.

In his downtime, some of Andre’s favorite things to is watch movies and TV shows. Having grown up reading comic books, he feels like it is currently the best time to be alive because of all the comic book movies coming to life. If something is considered geeky, Andre is likely to enjoy it because of his wide range of fandoms.

Andre also enjoys watching ice hockey and baseball. His favorite teams are the San Jose Sharks and San Francisco Giants. He tries to attend live games whenever he can since the SAP Center and AT&T Park are so close by and the energy of live sports is unmatched.

One of the things that excites Andre about working at Alert1 is how he can be a part of a company that has such a positive impact on people’s lives. He loves spending time with family and his grandmother is one of his best friends. Andre wants to keep on seeing her have more tomorrow’s for as long as possible. Working for Alert1 makes him feel like he can help other people’s grandmothers keep having more tomorrows as well. That’s why he believes Alert1’s medical alert devices are so important for the wellbeing of so many people and their families.

Tiffany Le has been been part of the marketing team at Alert1 since March 2016. She studied marketing at San Jose State University because she found the subject fascinating. Tiffany has always been interested in “what makes a person tick”. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration- Marketing in 2015 and continues her passion for marketing at Alert1 by writing blog posts and maintaining Alert1’s website.

Tiffany was born and raised in San Jose, California and continues to live there with her family. She has a big family, including two dogs and a turtle. She loves animals and wishes she could have more but her parents think she’s crazy. Tiffany’s family means everything to her and she wants them to be happy, even if it means by not having more pets.

Tiffany’s favorite thing to do in the Bay Area is dine at the plentiful variety of restaurants. The Bay Area’s diversity results in an abundance of options! Being a product of her environment, Tiffany’s tastes stretch from tamales to foie gras. There is nothing that Tiffany will turn her nose up to. She eats everything.

More likely than not, you’ll find Tiffany either with her friends or family. She’s a social butterfly by nature and loves the company of others. You will notice that she loves to laugh and to make others laugh. Her jokes are pretty corny, but that’s Tiffany’s style. She is not shy about making friends either, so feel free to say, “Hello”!

When Tiffany is not out, you will most likely find her snuggled up at home binge-watching Netflix. She is a fan of several cult favorites such as The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad. She also loves animated shows like Archer and Bob’s Burgers. Tiffany doesn’t have basic cable, so good luck talking to her about anything recent. If it hasn’t showed up on Netflix yet, she hasn’t seen it.

When Tiffany isn’t busy indulging her gluttonous lifestyle, she enjoys staying active. She hikes, snowboards, gardens, and occasionally dances when nobody’s watching. She also plays air guitar in the car and doesn’t even stop when drivers stare. You won’t find Tiffany at the gym, though. Tiffany only likes fun exercise.

One of Tiffany’s favorite hobbies is propagating succulents. She takes joy in seeing life sprout out of leaves presumed to be “dead”. Tiffany nurtures the baby succulents over a long period until maturity. Once they’re able to live without her help she gifts them to friends and family.

Tiffany likes working for Alert1 because she appreciates being a part of a company that cares. Alert1 cares about their staff, their members, and the community. It is evident in the way Alert1 conducts business. From quick response times to Member Care services, Alert1 finds any way to show their support. Tiffany is part of a talented team that continuously strives to improve the lives of others. Whether it is by writing articles about senior safety or by continuing research and development, Alert1 makes Aging in Place possible.

My name is Anisha Agarwal, and I was born and raised in the Bay Area. Here at Alert1, I am the Team Operations Coordinator.

At Alert1, we love to wear many different hats. As the Team Operations Coordinator, I recruit and foster new talent, maintain employee relationships, improve processes, and help our organization thrive.

I recently graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology with an emphasis in Organizational Psychology.

I have a passion for understanding team composition, the effectiveness of management, and the importance of finding the right employees. With this knowledge, my goal is to help Alert1 succeed and remain competitive in today’s marketplace. If we can take good care of our employees, we can provide even better care to our members.

As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “to have a friend is to be a friend.”

Along with my passion for team dynamics and organizational success, I love shopping, eating, and spending time with my family. You can probably find me at the mall at least once a week and ordering pizza every other night! I have always had a love for a good meal and trying new cuisines. My new year’s resolution is to be open to new experiences. If you are also ready for new experiences, you should try Alert1. We will not let you down!

I have always been dedicated and hardworking when trying to achieve my goals. Alert1 allows me to be compassionate, provide our members great service, and ensure their safety with the appropriate medical alert system. You can rely on Alert1! We have a bright future ahead.